While Conor McGregor was busy defeating Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title to set up a unification fight with Jose Aldo probably in the new year, the Irish fans were gaining a name for themselves with their noise and support.
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First this guy stole the show at the weigh-in, then Chad Mendes broke character and praised the travelling fans before McGregor broke down with how overwhelming the support has been for him.
J1 students in America star in this reaction video, made by Cathal Moloney show how the Irish in America reacted to the fight, as it happened.
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